How To Make Natural Granola

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Make natural granola – are you kidding me? They sell it in the store already made and ready to go! I know, I know – I hear you. For most of my adult life, I too have been purchasing pre-made granola in bags and bins like everyone else does. But recently, after finding out that A. I have issues with gluten and that B. certified gluten-free premade granola is way pricey, I had to come up with an affordable solution to store-bought granola.

Thankfully, after doing some research and running the numbers, I have come up with a homemade granola that is better than the stuff in the store and costs just a fraction of the price – and this goes for both “regular” granola and “gluten-free” granola. In fact, I would venture that if you can eat oats without any problem, a recipe like this could save you a small fortune when making your own granola. First, let’s go over the ingredients.

Ingredients Needed To Make Natural Granola

Oats – I go for certified gluten-free, organic ones here, but regular old oats would save you a lot of money if you can eat them. Organic, however, would be better for you in the long run.

Sliced Almonds

Peanut Butter – I use the creamy kind, but the crunchy kind could be interesting as well.

Butter – Natural butter, not margarine or butter substitute.

Honey – Again, make sure you are using real honey, not just high-fructose corn syrup in a bear-shaped bottle.

Vanilla – The good stuff goes a long way, so buy a nice bottle of vanilla extract and keep it in the kitchen for a long time to come.

That’s it – those are all the ingredients needed to make your own natural granola. You can, of course, add any ingredients you want – nuts, raisins, seeds, etc. If you want it in your granola, I say go for it! I personally love this recipe and eat it almost daily with some yogurt, so I am happy with everything that is in it.

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Yum! I love making granola. If you want to veganize it without using margarine, you can use 1/3 cup of oil instead. Something light in flavor like sunflower oil works well, but I’ve totally made granola with olive oil before.